Cost Accounting Manager — Hybrid (NY/Boston) & Oracle Cloud

Hachette Book Group; Boston (KY); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k)

Discretionary bonus program

PTO and holidays

Commuter benefits

Job summary

Hachette Book Group is seeking a Cost Accounting Manager to support the Finance team and the Director of Inventory. You will manage daily and monthly accounting for inventory, review valuations, and lead a staff of three staff accountants.

Based in New York or Boston, the role is hybrid with three on-site days. The ideal candidate has a BA in Accounting, 3–5 years in cost accounting, Oracle Cloud experience, ERP implementation, and strong Excel skills.

Qualifications

• BA in Accounting with 3-5 years of related experience.
• Experience in cost accounting.
• Experience with Oracle Cloud Application.
• Experience with ERP implementation.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in Excel.

Responsibilities

• Review, analyze and create all related accounting with respect to Inventory Assets (WIP, Paper, etc.).
• Responsible for the accuracy of HBG’s inventory including valuation and quantity.
• Examine and authorize payment of all production invoices.
• Prepare various month-end reports and analyses.
• Participate in the creation of inventory-related and other special projects on an as-needed basis.
• Collaboration with internal IT department to enhance current system.
• Assist with quarterly audits.
• Manage a team of Staff accountants.

Skills

Cost accounting

Oracle Cloud

ERP implementation

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Excel proficiency

Team leadership

Attention to detail

Education

BA in Accounting

Tools

Oracle Cloud Application

Job description

Hachette Book Group is seeking a Cost Accounting Manager to support the Finance team and the Director of Inventory. You will manage daily and monthly accounting for inventory, review valuations, and lead a staff of three staff accountants.

Based in New York or Boston, the role is hybrid with three on-site days. The ideal candidate has a BA in Accounting, 3–5 years in cost accounting, Oracle Cloud experience, ERP implementation, and strong Excel skills.